Finally we make our way to Derby to watch
the sunset from the jetty and stay on a gravel pit along the road.
Next day we continue the route through
Fitzroy Crossing. Geikie Gorge is fascinating. We book a cruise and have some
time to spare. The guide tells us how to fish the Geikie River in traditional
ways: catch a little frog, put the frog onto a line and see if a big fish is
hungry for frog. I am watching this process with mild repulsion. The poor
little frog not only has a line tied around his hind leg, but also tries to
swim with a fishhook on its back. It looks like a desperate little froglet,
mind you, I don’t even like or care for frogs, but somehow I can imagine the
discomfort. Also I picture a large fishing swooping by and gobbling up the
little frog. Anyway, nothing happens, because the cruise is about to start and
there are no bites. The frogs are released with only slightly swollen legs, the
line must have been a bit tight, but otherwise they –the froglings- live long
and happily ever after.
We enjoy the stunning scenery of the Geikie
Gorge. Beautiful time of day around 4pm.
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